Residents urged to maintain their properties

Due to the recent rains, Council is urging residents to tidy up around their homes and cut long grass and vegetation.

In accordance with Council's Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2011, landholders are responsible for keeping their blocks or allotments in a neat, clean and tidy condition that is consistent with the rights and expectations of the local community.

Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Johansson, said overgrown yards can attract vermin and pose a health risk.

“Unkept and overgrown properties are unsightly and can pose health risks to neighbours and the community. Long grass and thick vegetation can attract vermin, snakes and be a fire hazard.

“I want to encourage the community to cut long grass and dispose of excess rubbish, including old whitegoods, old cars, building materials and household waste,” said Mr Johansson

Overgrown or unsightly allotments can attract penalties if not attended to, including fines or contractors undertaking the works at the owner’s expense.

Residents can maintain their properties by:

• Cutting or slashing grass regularly and disposing of it responsibly.
• Storing goods out of sight in their garage/shed or neatly stack material.
• Ensuring household rubbish is placed out for collection each week.
• Disposing of old vehicles, machinery and whitegoods.

Reports of overgrown and unsightly allotments can be made to Council on 4761 5300 or by email mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au or by using the Snap Send Solve app.

For more information visit www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/public-health

OGG 9 March 2020